National Association of Equine Affiliated Academics

The National Association of Equine Affiliated Academics (NAEAA) is pleased to announce that our annual conference will be held May 25-26, 2021. 

The theme of this year’s conference will be “Teaching through Transition”.  Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the conference will be held virtually to ensure the safety of our members.  However, the conference will still provide our members with information and inspiration with a mix of oral presentations, invited speakers, interactive discussions, and virtual program tours.

Individuals are encouraged to submit abstracts for oral presentation or poster presentation to the 2021 annual conference committee for consideration. 

Topics for presentation may include, but are not limited to: innovations in teaching, learning, and assessment; use of technology in program delivery; diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching; mentoring of students; scholarship in teaching; experiential learning (internships, study abroad, etc); program administration; and industry engagement.

Presentations reflecting on the successful use of technology during online teaching due to the pandemic are encouraged as well as presentations by undergraduate and graduate students and industry representatives.  While empirical studies are encouraged, we fully recognize the value of sharing novel and best practice approaches that may not follow scientific methodology as long as some form of outcomes assessment is included.  

Call for Abstracts for the 2021 NAEAA Virtual Annual Conference 

Abstracts should be submitted as a word document to Dr. Amy Burk (amyburk@umd.edu) by March 1, 2021, 11:59 p.m. EST.  All abstracts will be reviewed by the NAEAA annual conference committee with presenters notified of a decision by April 1, 2021. Please contact Dr. Amy Burk if you have any questions regarding abstract submission. 

 
Whether you are considering submitting an abstract or not, NAEAA invites all educators and industry representatives in all equine affiliated academic fields to join us virtually for our annual conference!  In addition, if you know of anyone who might have an interest in joining NAEAA or attending the conference, please forward them this announcement. 

Amy Burk

NAEAA Annual Conference Co-Chair

Lee Wood

NAEAA Annual Conference Co-Chair